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Ecclesiastes 12:13

Christian Standard Bible

13 When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: fear God and keep his commands, because this is for all humanity.

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American Standard Version

This is the end of the matter; all hath been heard: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.

English Standard Version

The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.

King James Version

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

New American Standard Bible

The conclusion, when everything has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.

New International Version

Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.

New King James Version

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all.

New Living Translation

That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.

World English Bible

This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.